Lightning — Washington, Illinois
2012-07-07 · near Nashville, Washington, Illinois
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 51 year old man was killed by a lightning strike when he stepped out of his front door onto the porch.
Wider weather episode
A 51 year old man was killed by a lightning strike at his home on July 7. At approximately 945 pm, he stepped out the front door onto the porch when the lightning struck.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 386941. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.